The Wetumpka, Alabama, City Council is considering a one-year extension of its moratorium on new self-storage development and several other commercial business types. The proposal received a first reading and is expected to be considered for a vote at the council’s June 1 meeting, according to local reports.
The moratorium, originally approved in June 2025, applies to self-storage facilities, convenience stores, gas stations, vape shops, package stores, and packing and shipping businesses. City officials have said the measure is intended to give leaders additional time to evaluate zoning regulations and address concerns related to traffic congestion, business concentration, and public safety.
The current moratorium is set to expire in June 2026 unless extended or lifted earlier…